At Various venues across Kinsale town · Kinsale, Co. Cork
Kinsale Arts Weekend takes place from Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 July 2026 and transforms the historic town of Kinsale into an arts festival hub. The event is inclusive and family-friendly, with a programme spanning theatre, music, comedy, visual art, crafts, dance, literature, film, and dedicated children’s workshops. Street spectacle events and outdoor performances are free. The full 2026 programme is typically released closer to the event date.
Kinsale is about 25 km south of Cork City via the R600. Bus Eireann services run from Cork Bus Station to Kinsale.
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